SR1080: SR1080 OJ da Juiceman; recognize and commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate recognizing Otis Williams Jr., known professionally as OJ da Juiceman, for his career in hip-hop music. The resolution recounts his rise from East Atlanta in the mid-2000s, his collaborations with Gucci Mane and the Brick Squad 1017 collective, his hit song "Make the Trap Say Aye," and his 2009 debut album The Otha Side of the Trap! The Senate formally commends him for his contributions to Southern trap music and hip-hop culture, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor with no funding, penalties, or regulatory effect.

• Formally commends OJ da Juiceman for his contributions to Southern trap music and Atlanta hip-hop culture.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to OJ da Juiceman.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a ceremonial statement of the Senate's position.

The resolution directly names and honors OJ da Juiceman (Otis Williams Jr.). It has no regulatory effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences for Georgians. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official record of the Georgia Senate publicly recognizing an Atlanta artist's cultural contributions to hip-hop and trap music.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts OJ da Juiceman's biography, musical career, and influence on Southern trap music.
• The resolved clause formally commends him for his pioneering contributions to trap music and hip-hop culture.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.

1. 2026-04-02Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-31Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)Primary sponsor
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)

• hip-hop culture
• Atlanta music
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia Senate honors